Historical Events
- 1st woman was admitted to Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, Colorado
- Three British mercenaries are sentenced to death for their part in the Angolan civil war
Famous Birthdays
- Seth Wescott, American snowboarder (Olympic gold 2006,10), born in Durham, North Carolina
- Shinobu Asagoe, Japanese tennis player, born in Hyōgo, Japan
Famous Deaths
- Stanley Baker, Welsh actor and producer (Concrete Jungle, Zorro, Zulu), dies of pneumonia at 49
Died in 1976 1976 Highlights
About June 28, 1976
Day of the Week: Monday
How Long Ago? 47 years, 10 months and 1 day
Leap Year: Yes
Generation: Generation X
Chinese Zodiac: Dragon
Star Sign: Cancer
Music Charts
#1 Song: Silly Love Songs - Wings
#1 Song: You To Me Are Everything - Real Thing
Augusto Pinochet
Benito Mussolini
Francisco Franco
Kim Jong-un
Nicolae Ceausescu
Pol Pot